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China, no. Wechat. Japan, no. Line. S. Korea, no - Kakaotalk. South East Asia: Whatsapp, yes.

It is interesting.




SEA is a bit more diverse than just Whatsapp.

Vietnam: Facebook Messenger, Zalo (home grown IM), Viber.


Vietnam: Zalo or FB Messenger, not WhatsApp


Thailand: Line.


Thailand also heavily use WhatsApp as well.


Yep, definitely. I just know when I moved there one of the first things I was told was "install Line" and I got to smile and say "I've had line for years." (because I collect social apps for fun)


Also Messenger.




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